---
title: "Bideford Christmas Lights - Installation, Maintenance and Removal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692b1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Bideford Christmas Lights - Installation, Maintenance and Removal

Buyer: BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692b1

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## Summary

Bideford Town Council is undertaking a procurement process for the installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights in Bideford town centre for the festive seasons from 2026 to 2029. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the electrical machinery, lighting, and installation services. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is open and below threshold, inviting electronic submissions by 14th June 2026. Potential bidders can make enquiries until 7th June 2026. The contract start date is slated for 1st September 2026, running through to 31st May 2029, focusing on providing an enchanting festive experience in the UKK43 region, with guidance provided by Janine Gardner at Bideford Town Council.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the electrical, engineering, and construction sectors to leverage their expertise in festive lighting displays. Companies with capabilities in installation, maintenance, and technical services, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete. The project promises continuous engagement over multiple seasons, offering a stable venture for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public works and enhance their reputation through a high-visibility project.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to procure, install, maintain, and remove Christmas lighting displays in various locations in the town centre in Bideford for the festive seasons 2026-2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIDEFORD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 16:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042180-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 18:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041642-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042180-2026
  7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041642-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15763
  Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15764
  Tender Submission Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15861
  Tender Submission Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bideford-tc.gov.uk/
- https://www.bideford-tc.gov.uk/contact-us/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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